Hardness

Im doing water changes every week 25% and i keep having high reading on Hardness, the water looks clear and perfect, but high on Hardness, any suggestions??

what the readings of the new water you are placing into the tank?

Nope, before and after i do a water change, i do readings and is allways showing high Hardness

yeah whats your tap water read?

I havent read it yet, i will tonight... oh by the way im using well water, will it be because of that??

if you local water is hard which i bet it is you can change your water a millions times and it will never change. you will have to get a RO or something if you want soft water. what do you need soft water for?

Well is not for any reason, i just tought that the reading is all the way high and it may harm the fish some way, just wondering... is it better to use well water or tap water??

should not matter. what kind of fish are you keeping?

Pacu, Silver Tiger Datnoid, African Brown Knife, Eclipse Catfish.

its always more important to keep your water parameters consistant rather than trying to modify them to a fish specific needs.

Yes your right, ill be aware of that.. Thank You!!

The only reason to be concerned about changing the hardness of your water is for the introduction of new fish (if they are coming from softer water), until they become acclimated, or for breeding purposes. Otherwise, if your fish are healthy and happy, don't worry about it unless it changes. Coming from a well, there shouldn't be any sudden changes to worry about.

That makes sense, no wonder my Silver Datnoid its been hiding on the driftwood since i bought him on Monday..

Your well water is why its so hard, our bedrock is limestone for the most part and that's what is used to raise PH and hardness in tanks.

How did you acclimate the new guy?

Yes i did acclimate the fish before putting in.., i figure last night he came out and started swiming around the tank

Just out of curiosity what are your tank readings?

mmm i dont remember right know but when i get home today ill do a new test and post the numbers..

I will probably be testing some of boardrooms tanks today.... so If they are too far off from your readings you may need to start drip acclimating any now fish you get from there.

well remember i go to the one on us-41, i dont know if is the same one you work, and i guess it may be different water quality...

How much u sell the snails?? cuz i like the way they look on the tank, so ill be getting some more on the weekend.

The only boardroom aquatics is behind the olive garden......
If you want Malaysian trumpet, pond or ramshorns I can just give you some from my tanks.

I haven't gotten to any water testing today.... but they are on city water and you are on well, so I would guess your water is a fair amount harder than theirs......

Yeah you right, i got confused with Acuariums & Reef Center lol, sure i cant take some of your snails, i think $2.99 for each snail is expensive...

yes it is! Let me know what kinds you want and when you want to come get them. I have plenty to spare

im gonna take a pic of the one i have in my tank cuz i forgot the name of it but i like it, i'll see if i stop by on the weekend